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Sea turtle nesting recorded in California for the first time

Original: Warm ocean waters may have led to first known sea turtle nesting in California

Scientists report the first known sea turtle nesting in California, and warming ocean waters are considered a likely driver. The discovery suggests shifting water temperatures are pushing marine species into new habitats along the US West Coast, and researchers are watching whether the nesting becomes a recurring event as oceans continue to warm.

Why now: It signals how warming oceans are changing wildlife ranges in real time.

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• Warm ocean waters may have led to first known sea turtle nesting in California · NPR

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